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WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

A battery materials demonstration plant opened in Western Australian industrial heartland is another milestone to being a global hub, the premier says.

Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament

Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament

Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament

Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament

The Queensland government has met angry victims of crime after protesters marched on parliament demanding zero tolerance towards youth crime.

Barilaro ghost haunts probe into Labor's transport boss

Barilaro ghost haunts probe into Labor's transport boss

Barilaro ghost haunts probe into Labor's transport boss

Barilaro ghost haunts probe into Labor's transport boss

As the coalition sniffs blood over the appointment of NSW's latest transport boss, the Labor government has backed an inquiry that also examines another job.

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Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Environmentalists and brumby advocates are fiercely at odds about how best to manage feral horse populations in the Australian Alps.

Fired-up Hanson tells Latham to quit NSW Parliament

Fired-up Hanson tells Latham to quit NSW Parliament

Pauline Hanson wants Mark Latham to return his NSW Parliament seat to One Nation as the now-independent MP launches a second attack on party leaders.

Constitutional crisis fodder for serious musical comedy

Constitutional crisis fodder for serious musical comedy

A new musical comedy recounts the sacking of Gough Whitlam through the eyes of hapless TV reporter Norman Gunston.

PM to announce date for voice referendum next week

PM to announce date for voice referendum next week

Anthony Albanese will next week announce the date for Australians to vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, with October 14 widely tipped for the poll.

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China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to release a report on Australia's long-term challenges, he has flagged China's economic success as a key factor.

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

The federal government says its reform agenda is big enough as it is, without adding further tax reform.

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

The $3.5 trillion superannuation pool is predicted to grow and shield the budget from higher aged pension payments as Australians age and live longer.

Australia to seek trade breakthroughs at G20 summit

Australia to seek trade breakthroughs at G20 summit

Australia to seek trade breakthroughs at G20 summit

Australia to seek trade breakthroughs at G20 summit

Trade issues will be in the spotlight as ministers from the largest economies prepare to meet in India ahead of the G20 leaders' summit.

Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court

Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court

Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court

Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court

A West Australian MP on trial for the alleged sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl wrote a tragic note to his wife admitting the crimes.

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Moderate MP pleas for Liberals to reclaim 'vast middle'

Liberal MP Julian Leeser is urging his party to undertake cultural reform to reconnect with middle Australia and boost female and multicultural representation.

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Germany eyes Australia's strategy to counter China

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Europe is keeping a close eye on Australia's foreign policy as it seeks to counter China's growing aggression.

Close eye on generative AI risk of child abuse, terror

Generative AI could be used to create child abuse images, promote terrorism and scam people if it fell into the wrong hands, a regulator warns.

Latham and second MP quit One Nation over 'money grab'

One Nation may as well be known in NSW as One MP after Mark Latham and a long-time colleague quit the party and accused officials of misusing taxpayer funds.

Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit

Lachlan Murdoch will pay $1.3 million for Crikey's costs in his settled defamation case as the publisher agrees to pass on funds donated by its supporters.

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Nation's biggest coal power plant could burn for longer

A review into NSW's energy transition recommends extending the life of Australia's largest coal-fired power station to plug a looming electricity shortfall.

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.

City-state friction on plan to ban new gas connections

A major city council is looking to impose its own ban on gas connections in new developments but the state government opposes its independent move.

Farmers up in arms at renewables mega-project land grab

Landowners and farmers have protested outside Queensland parliament urging the government to rethink renewables projects they say will destroy local habitat.

Five areas earmarked to boost living standards, wages

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is one of the nations best-placed to respond to global economic headwinds, given the strength of its labour market.

'Right chair for the right time': Ita's ABC term to end

The ABC will get a new chairperson in 2024 after Ita Buttrose confirmed she won't seek a second term as head of the public broadcaster.

Meta 'mindful of impact' in lead-up to voice vote

Meta has become almost synonymous with hate speech, but the social media giant is trying to shake off its reputation in the lead-up to the voice referendum.

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